Gastric Sleeve Sleeve gastrectomy, also called gastric sleeve, is an invasive surgical procedure that consists of removing part of the stomach to reduce its overall size. How much of the stomach is removed depends on each patient, but up to 70%-80% can be removed. The patient’s new stomach will be much smaller, and therefore, able…
Following a strict diet after surgical treatment of obesity is one the basic rules in order to fully achieve and enjoy the effects of the operation. Reducing the stomach volume significantly affects the amount of food consumed by the patient, so the type and nutritional value of products is very important for the process of…
The new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has already completely paralysed the world at the beginning of 2020, affecting up to now nearly 50 million people in the whole world. COVID-19, the disease caused by the new virus, attacks the respiratory tract and can lead to severe breathing difficulties, cardiopulmonary failure and even death. Although there is not…
Obesity can adversely affect health and can cause problems with blood circulation, heart function, hypertension and the skeletal system. However, these are not the only areas where we can experience problems resulting from excessive weight.
Patients undergoing surgical treatment of obesity approach the procedure with the hope that a reduction of the stomach capacity and introduction of dietary recommendations will help them to achieve a significant body weight reduction and to return to a normal BMI. Although in many cases this effect is achieved after the first operation, e.g., after…
Bariatrics is a branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of class I, II, and III obesity by making surgical changes to the gastrointestinal tract in order to reduce the amount of food that can be consumed by the patient.
According to the WHO (World Health Organisation), over 1/3 of the world’s population is overweight.
Bariatric surgery is an exceptionally effective method to tackle obesity in patients for whom attempts to change diet and lifestyle did not bring desired results. Surgical treatment of obesity is commonly performed all over the world. It enables morbidly obese patients to significantly reduce their body weight.
For many people who suffer from obesity, bariatric surgery offers the only way to regain control over their bodies and lose excessive weight. Each of the different surgery types performed as part of the obesity treatment involves certain dietary restrictions for the patient. After the operation, he needs to change his attitude towards food. It…
Obesity is a chronic disease and one of the greatest health challenges of modern society. Despite the awareness of the negative impact of excessive body mass on a persons’ health, many people are still struggling with obesity and are unable to lose weight with only dieting and physical activity.
